HBO Harry Potter
Created by Francesca Gardiner · 2026 ·
Harry Potter (2026) is upcoming on HBO Max — Not yet scored. Not yet scored — HBO’s book-faithful Wizarding World reboot premieres Christmas Day 2026 with a new trio and Lithgow’s Dumbledore; Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift. Created by Francesca Gardiner.
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Where to watch Harry Potter
Harry Potter is catalogued under HBO Max — confirm current regional rights on the platform.
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When does Harry Potter come out?
Harry Potter premieres in 2026 on HBO Max. Celluloid Score pending — Not yet scored — HBO’s book-faithful Wizarding World reboot premieres Christmas Day 2026 with a new trio and Lithgow’s Dumbledore; Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift.
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Not yet scored — HBO’s book-faithful Wizarding World reboot premieres Christmas Day 2026 with a new trio and Lithgow’s Dumbledore; Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift.
Celluloid editorial verdict
What is Harry Potter about?
HBO’s eight-episode first season re-adapts J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone for television, following Dominic McLaughlin’s Harry to Hogwarts with Arabella Stanton as Hermione and Alastair Stout as Ron. John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, Paapa Essiedu, and Nick Frost headline the adult cast as Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, and Hagrid. Premieres Christmas Day 2026 (25 December) on HBO and HBO Max; Season 2 (Chamber of Secrets) is already ordered.
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Harry Potter is scheduled for 2026 on HBO Max (8-episode first season). Celluloid Scores publish after critic embargos lift. Created by Francesca Gardiner.
Harry Potter is set to premiere on HBO Max. Primary catalog tag: HBO Max. Check the Celluloid series page for regional updates.
Harry Potter stars Dominic McLaughlin, Arabella Stanton, Alastair Stout, John Lithgow, Janet McTeer, and others.
Harry Potter was created by Francesca Gardiner.
Harry Potter is listed as fantasy, adventure, drama on Celluloid.